Remove Ignition Lock Cylinder
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2nd Gear
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Remove Ignition Lock Cylinder
I just read Bill Curlee's statement on a previous post about removing the cylinder from the assembly. Unfortunately, the cylinder is jammed internally and wont turn to the on/run position; which is why I've removed it. How "stuck" am I? I can't put a replacement cylinder in without removing the original. Maybe I'm better off buying a new cylinder as the original one has been making inserting the key difficult? Several years ago, I took apart the contact part of the switch per Bill's instructions and cleaned up some contacts that had black spots. For these two reasons, am I better off with new both parts of the ignition switch assembly, assuming I can find a locksmith that will reset the tumblers to the original key.
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I'm thinking about both as I don't want to be stuck someplace at a bad time. The first time I was stuck was in my garage: the second time 5 miles from home requiring the minimum towing fee. If I can buy both separately, I can have a locksmith re-key the new cylinder to my original keys before mating the two components. I like the original key because it opens the other locks.
Melting Slicks
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From: Silver Spring MD
I'm thinking about both as I don't want to be stuck someplace at a bad time. The first time I was stuck was in my garage: the second time 5 miles from home requiring the minimum towing fee. If I can buy both separately, I can have a locksmith re-key the new cylinder to my original keys before mating the two components. I like the original key because it opens the other locks.
